WASHINGTON, D.C. — The last time farmers and ranchers were celebrated at the White House, was March of 1984, during Ronald Regan's administration. Founded in 1973, National Agriculture Day was brought forward to raise awareness of the importance of agriculture to our nation, often touted ...

NEW ULM — Wayne Schoper retired after 25 years as a University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Educator not long ago, but he’s not done working with farmers yet. Last March, he became a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Advocate. That should be no surprise to anyone who knows ...

NEW ULM -- It didn't take long for Jim Bartels to figure out what was happening when a group of "invaders"—carrying purple and gold balloons—broke up the "mandatory" 3 p.m. advertising meeting at KNUJ Monday. The people, the balloons, and the Hub Club apparel gave it away. The group showed ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved a $74,900 commercial property rehab loan for Ulm Sweet Ulm, Tuesday. Ulm Sweet Ulm is located at 203 N. Minnesota Street and is home to multiple businesses including Lykke Books, NU Brew Cafe, Healing Routine’s Yoga, ...

BROWN COUNTY — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reports water from six private wells tested at Farmfest exceeded the federal health standard for nitrate-nitrogen this year. Another nine private wells showed elevated levels. Three of every four Minnesotans rely on groundwater ...

The beef industry is facing challenging times with high demand and low supply — increases in price and a reduction in cattle inventory. The future though might also be challenging with a need to stay relevant but still evolve with consumer demand and money-conscious or streamlined pricing as ...